The path to CAPM® & prerequisites

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1) Check prerequisites

You don’t need a degree or project management experience for the CAPM®.

The most important requirement is proof of at least 23 hours of project management training – for example through our official CAPM® preparatory seminar.

Tip: We will be happy to clarify whether you meet the requirements in a brief consultation. Book a consultation now
Info: If you already have several years of project experience, you might also be interested in the PMP® certification – it is based on the same PMI standards and is aimed at experienced project managers.

3) Receive admission & pay examination fee

Once your details have been checked, you will be admitted to the CAPM® exam within a few days.
Then you can choose your appointment – either online from home or at an official Pearson VUE test center.

Examination fees (as of 2025):

  • PMI member: 225 USD
  • Non-member: 300 USD

Becoming a member is worthwhile – not only do you save on the exam fee,
but you also get access to the PMBOK® Guide and other learning resources.

5) Take the exam – and be certified

Ready? Then let’s go. This is how the CAPM® exam works:

Facts about the exam Info
Duration 180 minutes
Questions 150 (multiple choice)
Languages German, English, French, Spanish, among others
Location Online or at a Pearson Vue test center
Pass rate No official information, experience shows 70-80% with good preparation

You can take the test three times within a year if you don’t pass at the first attempt –
but: with our preparation, you will usually pass the first time.

 

Ilona Schroth, certification expert

Ilona Schroth, our certification expert

Ilona Schroth

Ilona Schroth

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I am happy to help you find the right path to your certification.

Whether PMP®, CAPM®, Scrum Master or Product Owner – I will advise you personally and without obligation on the right preparation, the process and your options as a team.